🏙️Australia
Perth
Perth offers mining opportunities, beautiful beaches, and affordable living - but consider isolation from other cities.
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Population
2.3 million
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Highlight
Mining hub with beautiful beaches
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Country
Australia
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Air Quality
Good
Western gateway with mining economy, beautiful beaches, and emerging tech scene
Quick stats
Cost Index
78/100
Rent (1BR center)
AUD $400–700/week
Median Salary
AUD $5,000–8,000 gross
Internet
100–300 Mbps
Safety
Very safe
Transport
Trains, buses (limited coverage)
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
FremantleSubiacoLeedervilleMount LawleyCottesloeNorthbridge
Key Sectors
MiningResourcesTechAgricultureEducationTourism
✓ Advantages
- •Strong mining and resources sector
- •Beautiful beaches and climate
- •More affordable than east coast
- •Emerging tech and startup scene
- •Less crowded than other capitals
- •Gateway to Asia time zone
! Considerations
- •Isolated from other major cities
- •Economy dependent on mining cycles
- •Limited cultural attractions
- •Expensive flights to east coast
Perth FAQs
Good for mining careers?
Excellent - major mining hub with highest salaries in resources sector, but economy can be cyclical.
Is isolation a problem?
Depends on lifestyle - great for outdoor activities and beach life, but 4+ hours flight to other major cities.
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